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Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1877-11-12

Daily Ohio State journal (Columbus, Ohio : 1870), 1877-11-12 page 1

mot VOL. XXXVIII. COLUMBUS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1877. NO. 271. SIEBERT & UttfF BLANK BOOK KANIIFACTUHERN. lcrtiEierH,)iiluilerii,Mtttiouersand rt'tal Blank Publishers. BOOK BINDING Of eneiy Description, by the Edition or Single Volwne. Opera House ap4 Building (Up Stairs), COLUMBUS. FILL ffl WINTER WOOLENS. GEO. T. DUVALL, (flercltant Tailor! 157 liUUTU JtIII ST. aula ly NO FORFEITURES. THE JOHN II AM CO UK TTAa 'iRANSACTED -BUSINESS FOR THE XI pastMxteen wears," and In no single instance nas a poncy issueu uy it ueon lorieit-ed for the non-payment of tho premium. By the New York Insurance Report, 1877, it will be Been that during 176, the Life Insurance Companies doing business in the State of New York, lapsed, for the non-payment of prtmuuicB, runciHH to nn amount exceeumg one hundred and six millions of dollars, the whole reserve fund being confiscated. The loss inflicted on this class of Policy-holders atone, during the past two years, will, it Ib estimated, greatly exceed the loss sustained by the failure of all the Life Insurnace Companies combined, JVo Sf Assncbtifietfs Uf lusuranoe Company has ever I'aitcil, rclsihnr-ed Its rlMiiK, or vongolKlnted with another Company. Over 9:150,000 00 have been paid in the past few years i nder Lapsed Policies, which, if issued in any other State, would hare been worthless. How $4,590 was Saved. Alexander Higbie, of Springfield, Long Is land, insured his life with the Joliu Hancock Matufil Life Insurance Com-pnny for $5003, in November, 1871. He paid two and one-half year's premium, less two annual dividends, when his Policy lapsed by the non-ravment of the Bemi-Annual Premium, due May loth, 1874. Mr. Higbie died Hep. tembtr 14th, 170, Ills Ucnili ocitnrrluit; over t wo eur after Ills toiler IihiI med. The John Hancock this day, December 2d, 187G, has paid, through Us .New York office, 84090 to Mrs. Sarah F. Higbie, widow of Alexander Higbie; this Hum beiog the full faoe of the Policv, less the over due premiums with interest. Tho above simply illustrates similar cases constantly occurring WHAT OTHER COMPANIES DO How 85000 Were Lout. Hon. H. O. Evans, tropnetor of the Hoboken Weekly Democrat, for many years Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Jersey, i insured his lifa for JSQOO.with one of the largest and oldest Companies lie mcl tils i re mill ms revnlftrly fr nluo ynrs. Two years ago, while riding in Central Park, he was thrown from his carriage and taken to his home insensible. A few days after the accident, but over one week prior to his death, his wife found his Policy of Life Insurance lor $5000, but : the premium was one lay over due. The premium w-js at once tendered to the Company, but refused, although it was explained that Mr. Evans would have paid, as lie always had tor the past nine years, had he not lost his mind through the accident. Tho Coirpany, however, ruled that the Policy was void and worthless her'Aiise the tender of the premium was made one clay too lale. The following are some of the man) causes which prevent policy-holders from paying their premiums' when due, viz . Absence from home; trusting to others; for-getfulness; temporary embarrassment; loss of confidence in the Company; failure in business; failure of Company to send usual notice; change of residence; insanity or temporary aberation ot mind, i In recognition of I lie ndVAnlnges or Ihe Massnetanmells Non-Forfeliable Low,! be New. York Commissioner, In ills Report of 1876, says: "The Massachusetts Nonforfeitable Law, or some similar enactment, enabling a policyholder to retrieve an net of forgelfulness on his part, or the failure of the agent to give the usual notice, would do much to restore public confidence in the integrity of Life Insurance management." Present Asnets $3,800,253 00 PreNeut Murpiiif, Pi. T. Law 458,29 43 present ftnrnlus, 91 an- sarhtmctHLaw 256,403 08 Total amount of Insurance itrutectctl from forfeiture 810,920,404 00 Interest Income for 1876, from Investments 176,421 73 IHMbnrNem'ts for leaih Claims 133,366 71 The income from interest receipts alone more than pays the death claims. THE J0HN HANCOCK Life Insurance Company, OF B03T0N, MASS. President, GEOBUE THORNTON. Secretary, Uf B. WOODWARD. Vice President, Samuel Atherton; Treasurer, Chns. G. Wood; Counsel, Samuel Wells; Medical Examiner, James C. White, M. 1) ; Supervisor of Agents, Frank M. Hayden. CIIAS. Iff. MOO It F, 20 N. FJ77i7 ST.. ..COLUMBUS, OHIO, State Agent for Ohio aud West Vi'ginia. Oood, reliable business men cau procure County and District Agencies, on good terms, by applying to the Btate Agent. oc24 eod 2m ANNUAL SALES OF TUB Great French Remedy IS PARIS 1L0NI, 1,300,000 BOTTLES! B O YER'S Carmelite MELISSA CORDIAL (Enn de Melis&e ilea Curmes,) 300 YEARSEPDTATION AS A Sovereign Remedy I a cases ol Anoplexy.Parnlysls.Dys-pepsln, Colic, lleatlacbe, Inll-Bestlon, raininess, chills and Fever, Etc. Get tbe genuine. Beware of imitations. Sold by all Druggists. General Depot at BOYKB'S, No. 69 Park Place, Now York. R. Jones & Son, Wholesale Druggists ColumbuB, 0, sepl7 ly lp MOQDIE, HUeBARD&CO H3, 61 SOUTH Jy9tfip HIGH STREET. GEO. W. GLEASON, Bookseller.Statloner & Newsdealer, OO SOUTH IIIGH.8T.) (Opposite the Capitol), Invites attention to nialarge and well-selected stock In all do parfmenls to be sold at one pro lit from the manitfactnrers, From Not. 1, we discontinue all small and transient accounts Orders trout a distance will be promptly and carefully filled on receipt of the money, or will be forwarded by Express, payable on delivery, wilh privilege of ex amination. aep'29 Cm lp jjifljllatclmtmal IliKti, I'carl find ('Impel Sin. . I UNIT. A. w. rnASciaco. t'OMLY & FRANCISCO, PUDI.IfillF.KS AND PROPRIETORS. A. W. FRANCISCO, Gonernl Manager. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY Congressional Snrnmnry. Nov. 10. House The Arm 7 Appropria tion bill was considered in committee ol tue Whole An amendment liniitine the num ber of men in the service to what it was on the 1st inst., was lost. An amendment was agreed to that the four cavalry regiments on dutv in Texas be lccrnited full. An amendment offered by Air. Hooker, prohib- iting the use ot troops to suppress insurrection or preserve order in any State, except on demand of the Legislature or Executive, prave rise to an animated discussion, Mr. Gartield leading the opposition, .and pointing out the danger of having such a law on the statute book as would hare, in 18tl, tied the hands of the President and wrought the destruction of the Government. The bill was amended so as to provide that offi cers assigned to staff duty shall not be entitled to additional rank and pay. The bill was then reported pactc to tue Mouse, out without coming to a vote the House ad journed. Judications for Tennessee and the Ohio Valley and Lake Region Warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather, light winds, mostly from the south, stationary or lower pressure. Geu closed in New York Saturday at 102f. Nenutor Morton's Will. The will of the late Senator Morton was aduiitteJ to probate nt Indianapolis on Saturday. The estate is estimated at $50,000. The signature to the document is the last time the Senator wrote bis name: I, Oliver P. Morton, of the city of In dianapolis, in the State of Indiana, do make and publish Una as my last will and testament : 1. I devise and bequeath all myealate, real, personal, cboaes in action, and property of every kind whatever, to my dear wife, Lucinua M. Morton, and her heirs and assigns forever. 2. 1 request my said wife to pay one hundred dollars to Anna Maria Hart. 3. I request my Bald wife to have my son Oliver T. Morton to complete his col legiate education and to aid him in doing so, and also in me study ot tne proles-sion he may select, and also to aid my son Walter to complete his studies. 4. I tea uf Bt my said wife to render such assistance and aid to our children as she in her judgment and discretion may deem necessary or proper, she being the sole unge of what aid shall be rendered. 6. 1 request my said wife to give such assistance to Sarah E. Gill, Kachael E. Scott and Mary E. Burbauk as she iu her judgment may think right. b. 1 request my said wile to give to William H. Holloway and John A. Bur-bank some testimonial of my regard and appreciation of their uniform kindness to me. 7. I request that my said wife adminis ter my estate for the csmuion benefit of herself and my three sons, John, Walter and Oliver, as tar as in her judgment she can do so. 8. I make no bequeBt to Mrs. W. K. Holloway because Bbe needs none, but my love for her is none the less. 9. I request my said wife to give a fine copy of Websler'a Dictionary to Eddie Morton Holloway, and also to Oliver Morton Scott, and also to Seymour Scott, 10. I request my said wife to give a copy of Bryant's Collection of Poems to May Burbank, and also to Josie B. Gill, and also to Margaretta Scott, 11. I request my said wife to pay to Mrs, Abbie Caldwell one hundred dollars. 12. It is my desire that my old friend, Jessie P. Siddell, act as attorney for my estate. . 13. I request that no bond or inventory of my estate be required by my executor. 14. I appoint my dear wife, Lucinda M. Morton, executor of this will. Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of September, 1877. Oliver P. Morton. AtteBt: Jems P. Siddell, W. Clinton Thompson. Coal Field or the Nation. The New York Sun says that a district of one hundred miles square in Ohio, including tbe counties of Athens, Perry and Hocking, is the future coal field of this Nation. It is to be the "black country" of the United States, as the noted district in Staffordshire is the "black country" of Great Britain. This district has twenty-two feet of solid coal in five seams. The great vein is in places twelve feet thick, and nowhere less than six feet. Mingled among the coal beds are inexhaustible beds of iron. The thickest is five feet deep at the outcrop; the thinnest, in places, sinks to six inches. There is no regularity in the thickness of either seam. The coal, on the contrary, may be said to ruu from hill to hill with perfect uniformity. Limestone is also present in enormous quantities. A father of three sons arid five daughters was asked what family he had. The answer was : "I have three sons, and they ha?e each five sisters." "Mercy I" replied the interrogator, "such a family I" BY TELEGRAPH TO THE omo STATS JOUESJl WASHINGTON. NATIONAL BANKING LAWS. Washington, Nov. 11. Mr, Willis will to-morrow introduce a bill to be referred to the committee on Banking and Currency, entitled an act to simplify the National banking laws, and to remove all unnecessary restrictions and burdens therefrom. It removes taxes on capital and deposits, provides for a reserve to be controlled by tbe banks themselves, or an average throughout the year of Iwentyfive per cent ; abolishes district cities and al lows the banks to keep their moneys where their best interests dictate; removes the special privilege tor banks having five million of dollars capital; provides that signatures to bills can be written or engraved as the banks may elect ; modiues and greatly narrows the uiscre tionary power of the Comptroller : pro vides that tbe btate authorities shall not impose a tax beyond one per centem on the shares of National banks and for only quarterly reports, and abolishes bank ex aminers. Finally, it provides that all expenses whatsoever telating to National banks shall De tiken Irom the fund de rived from the tax on National banks. THE BERLIN MISSION. The Republican members of the Illi nois Congressional delegation haye not yet agreed upon a nominee for the Berlin mission. Colonel lngersoll andex-itepre-eentative Biker have been prominently mentioned. FOBEIGN. French Politics. Paris, Nov. 11. In the Chamber of Deputies to-morrow, the Rjpublican members for the Department of the Rhone will present a resolution requir ing tbe immediate cessation of legal proceedings against all Deputies, and the release of those in prison. The second part of the resolution aims at the release of Bonnel du Ordier. It iu reported that in yestciday's Cabi net council; it was decided that the question whether Bonnel du Ordier should be released before his election is confirmed be left for the Duke de Ercglie to Fettle in accordance with the letter of the law, General Grant attended President Mac- Mahon's reception at Elyfea Saturday evening. Tho entire diplomatic rxidy was present. It is stated that at yesterday s U.tbtnet council the ministry resolved to resign on principle, but will meet tbe Uhumber to explain its electoral policy. Deb.nte on the Cabinet a management f elections is expected to begin Monday. ihe Mumteur sayB that frejident MacMahon seems more than ever decided to take no new ministry from the groups of the Right. Caplnro ol' Vrntzii. Bocharest, Nov. 11. A Rustiiu official dispatch eays: "A cavulry detachment captured Vratza, hall way be tween fievna and soba, witb several thousand wagons, and a large quantity of stores, tbe attack was so sudden. Our Iobb was small, though the place was defended by eight hundred Turkish infantry and t li to:; hundred CircasBlttnai." CRIME AND OASUALTV. &arole and Ten Urocele. New York, Nov. 11. Pierre Lorillard flora to match Parole ngainst Ten Broeck or any horse in the country for from $10,-000 to $20,000, for a race cf two or three uiilefl, In Jerome Park, oral Louisville. Mr. Harper says he will not make a match or bet a dollar on any horse he owns, but as agreed to let Price li. Mc- Grath and other turfmen iu Ken tucky have control of Ten Broeck to match him against Parole or any other oree in the country tor a race on the Louisville course next spring. McGralh and others say they will make a match, bb they are very confident ten Broeck can beat Parole. Sltaniboat ItiirucU. New Orleans, Nov. 11. The steam boat John F. Tolle, St. Louis for New Orleans, with an assorted cargo of West ern produce, was burnod at Grand Gulf last night. The boat and cargo is a total Jobs. No lives loBt. Rnilroml Opening. Omaha, Neb., Nov. 11. The formal opening of the Longmont branch of the Union iaciuc railroad, from Colorado unction, formerly Hazard station, to Denver, will be appropriately, celebrated to-morrow by an excursion to Omaha. The Board of Trade and city and county officials have the courtesies of the Union Pacific railroad and the Pullman Pacific Car company extended to them. About one hundred will go to Denver. 'They are preparing a grand reception on tbe occa sion of the opening of a new outlet for her commerce. Ibe importance of this route is great, and the occasion one of general congratulation between the Mis souri river and itocky mountains. Omaha, in 1876, received in transit $62, 000,000 in preciouB metals, which amount will hereafter be largely increased by tbe new route which opens up the Colorado and New Mexico mineral regions to Omaha and the Eastern market. Tennessee SnorttmRu' Association. Nashville, Nov. 11. The Tennessee Sportsman's Association will meet here to-morrow, at wnica time neid trials win commence. An unusual number ot per sona from all over tbe country arrived last night and to-night. It is estimated that the sports will be witnessed by 2000 or 3000 persons. The trials occur at Belle Meade and General W. G, Harding's plantation, six miles from Nashville. There are nineteen entries for the puppy stakes under eighteen months, which will be run to-morrow, for $300; nine entries iu the Dupont Powder company stakes, for braces, to be run Tuesday, for $350, and four entries for the St. Louis Kennell stake, for puppies under twelve months, for a silver cup valued at o0, to be run next Wednesday, Alex. Smith's champion dog, Paris, has been withdrawn in consequence of his having broken a leg three days ago, He is valued at $1000. Killed lr Falling Down Stairs. Dayton, Nov. 11. LaBt evening, be tween 11 and 12 o clock, a groceryman named Jacob Smith was instantly killed by falling down a Btairway. He waB going up stairs to becl.carrying a little child in his arms. His wife ahead of him heard an exclamation, and he slipped and fell baokwnrd, striking the back of tbe head against the door sill at the foot of the stairs with such force that the neck was dislocated. Small Found Gniltj, Columbia, Nov. 11. The jury this morning returned a verdict of gmlty'in thp case of Congressman Smalls. The trial of L. Cass Carpenter on a charge of Torgery, begins to-morrow. Masonic Grnnd Lodge. Nashville, Nov. 11. The Grand Lodge of Masons convenes here to-mor- I row. A Complete (juceess. New York, Nov. 11. A special from Paris says : "Miss Von Eisner, Cincinnati, made her debut at the theater Des Italiensin 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' under tbe name of Mile. Litta. She was a com plete success." factory Darned. Meriden. Conn., Nov. 11. The pack ing and stock building of Miller Brothers' cutlery factory, burned last night.; Loss $50,000; insured. SUMMARY OF SUNDAY'S NEWS. The Workingmen of Louisville have nominated a city ticket. Rev. W. J. Lowry, a well known minister of Louisville, is dead. Colonel lngersoll has been tendered the Berlin Mission, and will probably ac cept. The Trimble Variety, at Pittsburg, was burned Saturday morning. Loss in all about $15,000. William E. Garrett & Sons' snuff mills, at York, Pa., were burned Saturday. Loss $ou,UUU; insured for $80UU, Judge Thomas A. Spence, Assistant superintendent ot the Kail way Mail tier-vice, died at Washington, Saturday night. The Superintendent of the Maryland House of Refuge is being investigated, and numerous shortcomings are set to his account. Fourteen out of fifteen conductors em ployed on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago railroad have been dis charged since the first of the month. A telegram from Ottawa, Canada, save mere is no lounaation lor tne rumor that Sitting Bull had been given a reservation on Eed Deer river or any other place. The short horn sale at Kansas Citv. Missouri, clcssd Saturday. Two hundred fine head, including some of the best thoroughbreds were sold at prices ranging from $50 to $750. Further information concerning affairs in Samoa, shows that without doubt tbe first telegraphed version of the outrage on United States Consul Griflin, was substantially correct in all respects. On Thursday the miners employed at the Keets mine, near Deadwood, under Contractor Conlee, took forcible possession of the mine on account of non-pay ment ot their wages by the contractor. The miners are atill in possession of the mine, having resisted Ihe Sheriff succese-fully and refused a compromise of any kind e:c;pt a full and complete settle ment of their claiots. They are securely fortified, and are well armed and provisioned to stand a month's siege. At a meeting of the committee on Privileges and Elections, Monday next, the following resolution will ba submitted by Senator Hoar; Resolved, That after hearing such evidence as tbe committee shall deem competent, the committee will report to the Senate its conclu sions upon the following questions: First Were the persons holding certifi cates from the Returning Bjard alone entitled to vote in the election of Senator at the time Kellogg claimed to have been elected? Second-Can any subsequent event affsct the legality of an election held on the 10th of January. 1877? Third Did r the Returning Board act fraudulently in determining- the antinn as to whom they should Issue certificates ? Fourth Whether persons who voted in the election of Kellogg were such persons as would in fact have been found entitled to have seats by their respective Houses on fair and just trial, and the decision of each case on its merit? The recent election in Maryland has re sulted as was at first anticipated, in a Democratic majority approximating 31,- 000 votes, which is next to the largest ma jority ever known in the State. The Re publicans carried seven counties out of twentythree. This walk-over for the Democrats, it is said, is due to the defection existing in the Republican parly, and to the fact that the Workingmen became disheartened at the tremendous ballot-box stuffing by Ihe Democrats at tho munici pal election in Baltimore two weeks previous, and the larger proportion of them refused to go to the polls at all. This ia instanced in the fact that the vote polled by the Workingmen on last Tuesday was onethird less than their ballot at the municipal election. In the counties where the Supervisors of Election allowed a fair representation of tbe opposition party, the opposing vote was very large. The Workingmen, or People's party, in Baltimore county, would have undoubtedly overthrown the Democratic ring, had they been properly organizjd, but in forming a fusion ticket, the Reformers who carried the county in 1875, the Working-men and the Republicans failed to unite, and the defection thus caused lost tbem the county, which was carried by the Democrats by about 1500 votes. Onto. Tbe pay of the Ely Light Guaids for duty at Newark during the strike amounto to $800. Recently dogs killed and wounded thirty head of sheep for Judge Taller, of Wood county. At Dayton, on the night of the 9th, Jacob Schmidt, on going to bed, fell down stairs and killed hiniBelf. Robert Addy, former captain of the Cincinnati Base Ball Ultib, has been discharged on account of diBBipated habits. The taking of testimony in the Baker-Curtis Senatorial contest in Cuyahoga county commenced in Cleveland on Sat urday. The firm of Denk & Newman, lime manufacturers, Cleveland, failed on eat urday to the tune of $5000. Assets not known. Rat hunts are all the rage in Greene county, and the people want the Legisla ture to authorize the payment of ten cents for each rat slaughtered. The Knapp murder case, at Fremont, hea been closed and the defendant found guilty of murder in the second degree, and sentenced to the Penitentiary for life. It was discovered about noon Saturday that the County Treasury at Batavia, Clermont county, had been robbed of $24,000. It is not yet ascertained as to when the robbery occurred. The ice-house and shed for storing wood for the passenger cars of the Cleveland, ColumbuB, Cincinnati and Indianapolis road, at Galion, were burned on the night of the 5th, The origin of the fire ia unknown. There were 1256 tons of iron shipped from the JFAoa mill, Belmont county, during the month of October, making $50,000 worth. This is tbe largest business done in any one month sines the mill started. A young Englishman, named E. R. Morgan, who came to Cleveland year ago and distinguished himself as a failure in politics, baa sued John Fielding, manager of the Academy of Music, Mount & Carroll, job printers, and J. S. Sullivan, proprietor of tbe Academy Playbill, for $10,000 damages, claimed on account of an alleged libel circulated in the Playbill and distributed in the Academy. The property of the Sunday Journal, of Toledo, of which I. R. Sherwood and George Can field are the proprietors, has been attached on petition of Alexander need, Postmaster, setting forth that sai oberwood and Canheld have published their paper and telegraphed to other newspapers libelous statements concern ing the petitioner. Tbe dispatches alluded to by Mr. Keeu contain assertions that he had used the PoBtomce funds to carry on the Blade and Commercial, of which he is the managing proprietor. The suit brought by Dr. G. W. Clough, of Chillicothe, against the Ma rietta and Cincinnati railroad, for $5000 damages, in consequence of bis ejection from a train last summer, resulted Satur day evening, in a disagreement of the jury. It will be remembered that the Doctor boarded the train at Hamden when the seats were all filled, and refused to pay his rare because he was not sup piled with a seat. He persisting in his relusai, Conductor 1J arris stopped the train and put him off. Hence the suit, - A few days ago as the train left Perrys ourgn ior loieuo, two tramps got on board. When asked for their fare, they of course had no money. The Conduc tor, with the assistance of a couple of passengers, put the men on, but not un til one of the tramps shot at them. The Conductor and his friends started in pursuit of the men, and were shot at twice, They, however, kept up tbe chase and captured the chaps. They had a hearing next day and were bound over to Court in the sum of $500 each. They are now in jail awaiting trial. Foreign. Jules Grew has been elected President ol the French Chamber of Deputies. Constantinople dispatches deny the re port that Mukhtar rasha was wounded in the bghting near brzerouni Monday last, The Montenegrins have commenced the bombardment of Fodgoritza, The place is expected to bold out, as the principal delenses have lately been reconstructed The Arahan column joined General Heimann after the battle of Deve iiayun The Turks lost there 2500 killed, wound ed and ptisoners, and a great part of their artillery. Arthur B. Forwood, of the firm of For-wood & Co., New York and Now Orleans, and Leech, Harrison & Forwood, of Liv erpool, was elected Mayor of Liverpool Saturday. The Fanfula reports, that the Pope's physician, alarmed at the increasing weakness of His Holiness, has summoned Vanzstte, Professor of Surgery at Padua, for consultation. Le Nord, the Russian organ, regards Earl Beaconfield's speech as encouragement to Turkey to fight to the last extremity, but does not think the epeeeh need cause fears of other complications. A party of ex -Sultan Murad's servants are reported strangled because of a con spiracy to reinstate Murad. The excite ment was increased by a rumor that the Prophet had appeared to the Sultan, or dering him to conclude peace. The contest for the Lord Rectorship of Edinburgh University terminated Satur day in favor of the Marquis of Harting-ton, leader of the Liberal party in the House or uommons, tie received viz votes against 684 for Croe, Home Secre tary. Fortyeight persons in the service of ex-Sultan Murad have been arrested in con- Byt.wnuw ' iUh ruwin uunopiruujr. M-.aa and his mother remain at Tcherasen pal ace, but have lw-n warned that it might be necessary to remove them to another residence. All the officers in Kars down to Majors have unanimously Voted to reject a summons to surrendr made by the Russians, and reaolved to defend the city to the last extremity. The Russians have abandoned Opaka and Epolomaska, with much booty, ibe KUBsians recommenced tne vigorous bombardment of Batoum. A Berlin correspondent says the Porte hat confidentially communicated to some of the Powers the draft of a programme for the conclusion ot peace. A rera, correspondent states there are dissensions in the Turkish Cabinet on the subject of peace or war, but the peace party fear being accUBed of eecret dealings with Rus sia. CHANFRAU. Ketillmic Production of Jealoasy at n Hotel Table. Milwaukee Commercial Times, Nov. (I. A very lively little episode took place at the Newhall House a few days since, which attracted very general attention and created a sensation among the spectators. The participants in the affair are Mr. W. T. Durand, a well known and active young insurance man of this city, and tbe celebrated actress, Mrs, Henrietta Chanfrau. Mr. Frank Chanfrau, the huB-band of Mrs. Chanfrau, was one of the principals in the affair, and played a very important role in the little drama. The scene of the aflair was the dinner-table at the Newhall House, where the parties were quietly chatting away over their roast duck and a bottle of claret. One of the tables was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Chanfrau and Mr. Tayleure, their agent; directly opposite, and on a line, there was another table, ocoupied by Will Durand. He was sealed fronting the (able occupied by the theatrical party. Mrs. Chanfrau was at the head of the table, so that her glances caught the eye of the young insurance man. Now, it was reasonable to suppose that Mr. Durand had noticed Mrs. Chanfrau and had been noticed by her in return. That there was any real flirtation being carried on was not shown until the jealousy of Mr. Chanfrau at traded the attention of Mr. Durand. Mr. Durand noticed that Mr. Chanfrau reBted uneasily, and took exception to the little attention which he was graciously bestowing on the pretty actress. Mr, Chanfrau's distress only increased Mr. Durand's attentions. Tbe husband was unable to contain himself. He was livid with rage and got up from the table and requested his wife to change her chair. Mrs. Chanfrau complied with the request, but she continued to cast a furtive glance at the young insurance man over her shoulder. Mr. Chanfrau watched every movement of the parties, and grew more jealous as the play con tinued. His agent endeavored to attract his attention by a rambling conversation. and did his best to prevent the trouble which he saw impending. At last Mr, Chanfrau could submit no longer to the social drama. He left his chair, advanced to the table occupied by the insurance man, and, seizing him by the shoulders, he attempted to eject him irom the dining-room. The excitement grew intense at this point, and a crowd of spec tators left their tables to witness the fun. Mr. Chanfrau threatened and need very loud language; the in surance man protested that he was not acting in any way unbecoming a gentleman, and Bald he was prepared to take the consequences of his behavior. Mrs. CI anfrau, as might be expected, took sides with the unlucky insurance man She tried her best to pacify her husband. and continued to assert that there was no just ground for any trouble, Tbe agent, alter much dilncalty, succeeded in preventing Mr. Chanfrau from inflicting bodi ly injury on Mr. Durand, and at last took Mr. Chanfrau from the dining room. The nuBoana was not in the least satisfied with the commotion he had created, and paced up and down the hallway, waiting to settle the affair with Durand. The young insurance man, wan more discretion than valor, lelt tbe hotel by the rear entrance, and did not wait to meet stain the Imllo-. nation of the foolish and irate husband, who continued to pace the corridor until long after every guest had left the dinner table. Mr. Durand is now receivine the uuugrniumuuuH ui am inenus at ins lucky eucape. Arctic Explorations. Arctic explorers have, since Sir John Franklin's day, devoted m03t of their attention to the region north of tbe known parts of America, and thither the advanca ship of the proposed Howgate expedition uas gone. .But European .explorers are now beginning to turn their eyes to the undiscovered country in their own imme diate neighborhood, and two exDeditiona are promised for next year, one of which will seek a route to the Pole, while the other explores the northern coast of Asia and makes t he circuit of a continent. Sir Allan Young is to have tho Pandora rebtled, and is expected to take the Spilz- oergen route, wmcn means that be will at tempt to pass north of the eightieth de gree of latitude, in the neighborhood of agroup of lslandsmidway between Greenland (America) and Nova Zambia (East-em Europe). The Swedish explorer, Professor Nordenskiold, is preparing for more attractive and lees dangerous ex pedition. He expects to skirt the north ern shore of Europe and Asia, and (going through Behring Btrait) to enter the Pacific ocean and pssa around the coast of China and India, returning home through the Suez canal, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic ocean. The object of this long voyage is not apparent, unless the re-turirroute around the continent is taken escape a winter in the Northern seas. There is no difficulty in going from Europe to tne iNortnern coast ot Siberia and returning by the Northern seas, and it is even believed that the interior of Siberia will bo opened up to commerce by this route, the Yenisei river, which flows from China north through Siberia being nav- lgame. wilier rivers ot nioena, such as the Ob. afford communication with the interior to vessels sailing to the northern Ihe three expeditions to the Arctic regions which are expected to be at work next year are likely to be widely separat ed, and unable to help each other in any way. That propased by Captain How- gate is tbe only one that contemplates a continuance indefinitely in the northern seas, or until its object is accomplished, or the futility of the enterprise once more demonstrated, Postal Bnllngs. The rates of postage on printed labels when sent in the mails is one cent for each ounce or fraction thereof, and when two more kinds of mail matter are enclosed the same package the entire package is bject to the higher rates. Scroll saws are not proper articles of merchandise for transmission through tbe mails. The publisher of a newspaper may send package of his papers ia bulk at the pound rates of postage to any person who a dona Me subscriber for a mated period of time according to the established terms of thu publisher for the number of paperB papers In addilluu tu tbe number sub scribed for be sent, postage should be charged on the entire package at tbe transient rate of postage. iLxchanges may pass botween publishers at the pound rates. The assignee of a firm or the person in whoBe name the business of a firm is merged, is entitled to receive the mails for said firm. But if more than one person is appointed to close np the business of a firm the mails should be delivered to the first any of such individuals that first calls for it. The sender of third class matter may write his or her name or address therein, or on tho outside thereof, with the word from' above or preceding the same, or may write briefly or print on any package the number and names of the articles enclosed, but the location of the mine (in case of mineral samples being transmit ted) written on such matter would subject it to postage at the rate of three cents for each balf ounce or fraction thereof. When the writer of a letter bearing a special request- for its return, if not delivered within a given time, changes his residence prior to the return of such let ter, the same may be forwarded to his ad dress without additional charge of postage. Postmasters have the right to read the contents of postal cards, and to ex clude them from the mails if containing indecent, obscene or lascivious delineations, but the information thus obtained must not be divulged, or in any way made public. The California Immigrant I nlon. In a letter from a visitor to the "Lom- poc Colony," in Santa Barbara, to tbe Philadelphia Press, the writer remarks : "I refer to Lompoc, Lsss than two yeais and a half ago it was nothing but an immense sheep walk, with not a permanent resident upon it. To-day it has 300 fami lies, with from 1UUU to 12UU people. Uur school census for last June waa over 300 children between the ages of 5 and 17, and many families have come in since that. Tbe literary and musical talent that is found among this hastily-gathered nonulation is surDrisintr. Concerts and entertainments are easily gotten up that would do credit to many an Eastern city. Socially, religiously, and morat- ly it is a success, as ia shown by its churches, schools. so cieties, temperance; Odd Fellows and other organizations, The great attractions are its rich soil, splendid dairying lands, climate free from all bilious and fever tendencier; and the determination to exclude the sale and manufacture of all intoxicating liquors. We publish an ex cellent, wide-awake paper, copies of which I will Bend to any one who desires to know more about us." The Colony mentioned was located under the auspices of the California Immigrant Union, of which William H. Mar tin, of San Francieco.ia the General Agent, and they are now organizing colonies of the same sort one near J'-agle .Lake in Lassen county, on a tract of 100,000 acres, where land sells at $10 per acre payable in installments running through nve years; and one at Cucamongs, San Bernardino county, twenty acre farms at $25 per acre on the installment plan, payments running through six years, Reading; His Own Dismissal. 1 A very painful ecene was witnessed by the congregation nt the First Baptist Church in Oakland, California, There was to bo communion service, and consequently there was a large attendance. The pastor, the Rev. Mr. McLafferty, when be reached the order of notices, began reading them in the order he had received them from one of the members, All were commonplace, except the last. This was signed by eight members of the church and formally summoned a meeting, to be held the following day, "to consider the expediency of dispensing with the services of the present pastor for the furtherance of the prosperity of the church and the exaltation of the cause of Christ." As Mr. McLaUerty had not heard that his congregation were dissatisfied with his services, he was naturally greatly grieved and almost overcome by this call for a meeting. His wife fainted, and the excitement of the congregation was so great that the communion Bervice was by general consent omitted. At the meeting the following night a resolution that the pastor be retained, was carried by an "overwhelming maioritv." Mr, McLaflerty, during hiB four years of ser vice, has reduced the church debt from $17,000 to $9000. Value's Dealh-Bed. To the Editor of the New York World : Sir Durinir a stav of a few montlm in Southeast Missouri I became acquainted with a Mr, Spaulding, a nephew of the iaie ArchDisnop Bpaulding, of Baltimore. He said he bad often heard his uncle speak of the death of Paine. According to him, the Archbishop's uncle or father uau oeen called upon to visit Paine upon his death-bed. Some of Paine's frienrla asked him if he would not like to see a minister. Paine said that he had no ob lection. A Catholic priest 8pauldim' ancestor and a Protestant minister warn called in. Ihey asked Paine if ho had any objection to religious consolation in nis dying hours, lie politely told them "Not nnflf" nnft in unnvarainn mitU U,nm J J vu-.WD.Ug !... tUGUJ, he drew them into an argument with each otner. yvniia tney were arguing as to how he should be ministered on, Paine lurnea nis lace to tbe wall and calmlv died. Mr. Spaulding said his uncle re lated this as a lesson in charity. He wan no friend of Paine, but an ardent Roman ainouc. bt. Paul. Wheeling, W. Va., Oct. 23. Joke by "Mick." Springfield Republic.l The Ohio State Joitrwat. local item "Fanmng-Miller." At first we supposed some enterprising Columbus-ter was about to commence the manufac ture of fanmng-mills, but a closer examination showed that the gentleman was udyuib mmseii 10 lanning Miller, having just married her. There is more than one way of raising the wind. THE CITY. CARVED. Two Colored Men Practice nliullic Favorite Weapon Escape from Dentil of One, ana Escape from Jnsllce of Ihe Oilier, Two colored men, Henry Thomas and Jack Qleason, engaged in a fight yester day forenoon, at a saloon on Third street, near Gay, which came very nearly ending fatally for Thomas. The two were playing at some kind of a game in which money was at stake, and the difficulty arose over the financial standing each had in the pool. Gleason is a carpet-layer by trade, and had on his person a large and curiouBly shaped knife, which he used in his business, and :u u:l I j a , , n vriiu wuiuu ue enueavorea to matte nne meat out of Thomas's carcass, The ahray took place in the saloon and lasted for Borne time, there seemingly having been no one nresent who could suwix-rl in setting the men to de- the room, being beateu oft with chairs and anything that came bandy, and every chance he got, would make a desperate plunge at his victim, ripping his clothing and flesh in a frightful manner. 1 homas 8 coat, in tbe sleeves, back and front, was layed open in every direction. From the tattered and carved appearance which the coat presents, it is difficult to imagine how he could have escaped with so little injury as he did. Tbe worst gashes are on his throat, where the knife passed across once, and one heavy cut on the arm. After Thomas had broken several chairs over Gleason, he finally held to a piece of one which ho bad broken, aud with this he struck him with fall force in the head, stunning him to that he dropped the knife. At this point Ihomas escaped through the door, but was quickly follow ed by GleaBon, who had recovered, and pulled a razor from bis pocket with which to finish the work. The two men clench ed in the alley and fell into the gutter, with Gleason on top, when his arms were held in such a manner that he was unable to use the deadly weapon. Several of tbe police by this time being near at hand, Gleason jumped to his feet and started toward the east part of the city on double quick. He was pursued by the officers, but they were unable to catch him, and at latest advices he was still at large. Dr. Drury was called and dressed Thomas's wounds, and it was thought that none of them were necessarily of a serious nature, In the meantime tbe officers have an eye out for Gleason, and will doubtless bring him in to answer to his intentions. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT. A Beer Hogshead Explodes and Fa-tnlly Injures an Employe at Hos ier's Brewers -The Destructive Work of Burning Fitch. The explosion of a large beer hogshead took place at Hosier's brewery Saturday evening, by which Matthias Baumaister, an employe at the brewery, wag bo seriously injured that he died shortly afterward. He, with another man, waa en eased in lining the hogshead with Ditch. a process which requires Borne care on the part oi workmen in order that there may no danger result. The pitch was heated as usual in a thin fluid Btate, when the plugs were inserted ana tbe hogshead rolled about in order to distribute the substance over the interior and 'An the crev ices. After the hogshead has been rolled about for some time the pitch be comes thick and that portion which does not adhere to the inside runs slowly through the bung. In order to expedite matters in tins regard, a cone-shaped iron bar is heated to a moderate degree and inserted in the bung for the purpose of keeping it open that the pitch may be In a condition to run ont of it faster. Contrary to oft repeated cautions on the part of tbe proprietors, and with a carelessness which was more the outgrowth of a long experience than anything else, Baumaister thrust the iron bar into the bung after it had become too hot for the purpose. The result was that the pitch was immediately set on fire and gaB generated rapidly. One of the men heard the cracking of the fire, and immediately hastened out of danger, warning Baumaister that an explosion was imminent, but the latter only smiled and muttered something about there being no danger. However, he pulled the bar out and stepped around in front of the hogshead. Scarcely had he done so, when there was a terrific explosion, and he was Btruok by flying pieces of heavy wood and hurled violently several yards distant. The terrific force exerted by the explo sion waa something wonderful, The heavy strong material of tbe hogshead was fairlv torn into splinters, and exerted itself with considerable damage against different parts of the building. One DIED. Resit November 11th, at 4:30 o'clock, IIalvina, wife of Robert Rusk, aged fifty-four yeais. Funeral services at residence, No. 313 East Livingston avenne, Wednesday, November 14, at 2 o'clock p. m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. novia 3t Dispatch copy 2t and charge Journal New Advertisements. Assignee's SaleS THE COLUMBUS W0YEN WIRE MATTBESSES Are to ba had at very Low Prices, for a short time. All Warranted Habstantlsl and Sat- lslactory. A spleudid chance lor aecurinz A. MODERN BED. 1 Dlebold & Horrls Kr3EJ"W" SAFE!. 1 lot Tools; 1 lot Scrap Wire andiron; uHBrip; i vents' lleih, small: Counters and Fixture. Yarnltli, Oil and Japan Caus- Palleys,hari-Ins; and Helling and sundry other articles. 4 II IX .-Ikftll.l.-ll Assignee Columbus W. W. Mattress Comnanv. nil and me- 8. High St. novl2 1 2 4p 2to eod BESSEMER. Auction Bale of the iulots of Hie New Town of Bessemer, Two and One-haU Miles Irom Nelson. vine, in York Township, Athens Connly, Ohio, Commencing on Tuesday, November 13, 1877, Ana continuing from day to day until, ami in SATURDAY, the 1TIH Inst., TTTHENWILLBB SOLD TO TUE HIGU-TT EBT bidders the Baid Lots on thefohow ing very UDeriu terms of payment, namely: OllC'Fonrih of tlm niirnhnaa mnitau V HI HAMJD. Three-fourths of tht aama ntiriHo,! m threo annual payments, with interest at the rate of 0 per cent, per annum, to be secured by mortgage on the premises sold. The Why and Wherefore. There is one fact upon which alt agree, anj that is that the rapid development now going forward in the Iron making region, in the Val ley of Monday Creek and bnow Fork, will soon produce a commerce that must centralize and rapidly build a large town or city. Among tho numerous advantages that Bessemer holds out as an important inanufacturing center for all the industries resulting from ihe manufacture ot cheap Pig Iron, is its abundant water faoili- ies, Decause oi its location between the two rincipal streams that drain the iron region. 'hat there Will be ereptnri horo in thn Immarli. ate future.Foiindrios.RollingMiHs.Pipe Works, Wail Mills, Nut and Screw Factories, and many other branches of manufacturing an anticipation not unreasonable, but ia based upon the proposition that auch investments are made wntre prontanie returns are most ceitain. The nocKing valley Kauroad company, noted for its sagacity and the enterprise of its management, in anticipation of largely increased traffic resulting irom the many furnaces built and uunuiug, u,iu uie pro tec tea opening or toai uaaaB, 1U1 HiO IMUUII OI UieiT prOClUClH, is now pushing to completion branch roads from its main track up the Valleys of Monday Creek and Snow Fork,thus passing Bessemer on each side of the town. In a few weeks a handsome Depot will be finished, thus opening railway communications to and trom this point. Here re the ready made and costless materials for the building of numerous railways threading' all the Valleys, and for the introduction of immense industries, giving profitable employ-ment to vast numbers of people. There can be no question, therefore, that all investments made at Bessemer will rapidly increase in value, and especially must this bethecasoin view of the revival of the general business of tho country. Come, then, to the Auction Bale, and buy while you can buy cheaply and secure choice locations. Konml Trip Ticket,, at Special Rates, will be sold at Columbus over the Hocking Valley Railroad, to and from Bessemer. nov.T If E. P. ABBOTT, Agent. W. NEIL DENNIS0N, AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Collections promptly attended to. Office in Pioneer Block. novlO tf large piece of wood was thrown about one hundred feet through the window of the brewery. ibe injured man waa picked np in an unconscious state, and taken to his home on Mohawk Btreet, where physicians were summoned, and found that his ribs were crushed in over the heart, the leu elbow broken, besides Berious injuries which appeared on his head. Baumaister only lived a short time, and is supposed to have died from the effects of internal in juries. In order that there may be no misun derstanding, the statement of the proprietor is given that the substance which was being used for coating the hogshead wan entirely pitch, no other ingredient enter ing into the preparation. This, it is stated, was known by Mr. BaumaiBter, which, in connection with repeated cautions, would seem to relieve the proprietors from any responsibility or criticism, (Jonnty Commissioners. The County Commissioners met Saturday, with all the members of the Board present. The following bills were allowed : J. F. Linton, printing, $3; T. B. Norris, Justice's fees, $6.35; Bame, $5 30; O. B. HolUberry, Constable, $3 05; same, $7.75; Joseph Braun, on contract for building bridge, $100; Bame, for building addition to a culvert, $100; Nicholas Koehler, engineer services, $2.50, and M. K, Hey, room rent, $5. In the matter of the application of the Columbus and Winchester Turnpike company, for the surrender or transfer of so much of said turnpike as lies between tbe corporation line of the city und the intersection of the Pleasant Ridge free turnpike with the said turnpike road, the Board agreed to consent for said company to relinquish and transfer to the county so much of said road ns lies be tween the corporation of the city and the intersection of the Pleasant Kidge free turnpike with said turnpike road, togeth er with all rights and privileges apper taining thereto, without consideration, and that no tolls shall be collected on such part of said road. The Board further ordered that said company shall execute a written declaration signed by the President or other principal officer and the Secretary or other secondary officer, and under the seal of said company, and Bhall take effect and have full force on depositing with the Auditor of the county. The following proposals were received for spreading stone on the National road : Jonas Wilcox, 59 cents per rod; Jamea C. Sly, the three first miles, 68 cents, and the three last, 60 cents per rod, and Henry C. Bly, three first miles, 70 cents, and tho three last, 64 cents per rod. Jacob Schneider was awarded the contract for building a fire-proof room in the Recorder's office at $1993, and the Hall Safe and Lock company for furnishing iron door frontB and shutters, at $220. Tbe Board will meet again to-day, :

mot VOL. XXXVIII. COLUMBUS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1877. NO. 271. SIEBERT & UttfF BLANK BOOK KANIIFACTUHERN. lcrtiEierH,)iiluilerii,Mtttiouersand rt'tal Blank Publishers. BOOK BINDING Of eneiy Description, by the Edition or Single Volwne. Opera House ap4 Building (Up Stairs), COLUMBUS. FILL ffl WINTER WOOLENS. GEO. T. DUVALL, (flercltant Tailor! 157 liUUTU JtIII ST. aula ly NO FORFEITURES. THE JOHN II AM CO UK TTAa 'iRANSACTED -BUSINESS FOR THE XI pastMxteen wears," and In no single instance nas a poncy issueu uy it ueon lorieit-ed for the non-payment of tho premium. By the New York Insurance Report, 1877, it will be Been that during 176, the Life Insurance Companies doing business in the State of New York, lapsed, for the non-payment of prtmuuicB, runciHH to nn amount exceeumg one hundred and six millions of dollars, the whole reserve fund being confiscated. The loss inflicted on this class of Policy-holders atone, during the past two years, will, it Ib estimated, greatly exceed the loss sustained by the failure of all the Life Insurnace Companies combined, JVo Sf Assncbtifietfs Uf lusuranoe Company has ever I'aitcil, rclsihnr-ed Its rlMiiK, or vongolKlnted with another Company. Over 9:150,000 00 have been paid in the past few years i nder Lapsed Policies, which, if issued in any other State, would hare been worthless. How $4,590 was Saved. Alexander Higbie, of Springfield, Long Is land, insured his life with the Joliu Hancock Matufil Life Insurance Com-pnny for $5003, in November, 1871. He paid two and one-half year's premium, less two annual dividends, when his Policy lapsed by the non-ravment of the Bemi-Annual Premium, due May loth, 1874. Mr. Higbie died Hep. tembtr 14th, 170, Ills Ucnili ocitnrrluit; over t wo eur after Ills toiler IihiI med. The John Hancock this day, December 2d, 187G, has paid, through Us .New York office, 84090 to Mrs. Sarah F. Higbie, widow of Alexander Higbie; this Hum beiog the full faoe of the Policv, less the over due premiums with interest. Tho above simply illustrates similar cases constantly occurring WHAT OTHER COMPANIES DO How 85000 Were Lout. Hon. H. O. Evans, tropnetor of the Hoboken Weekly Democrat, for many years Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Jersey, i insured his lifa for JSQOO.with one of the largest and oldest Companies lie mcl tils i re mill ms revnlftrly fr nluo ynrs. Two years ago, while riding in Central Park, he was thrown from his carriage and taken to his home insensible. A few days after the accident, but over one week prior to his death, his wife found his Policy of Life Insurance lor $5000, but : the premium was one lay over due. The premium w-js at once tendered to the Company, but refused, although it was explained that Mr. Evans would have paid, as lie always had tor the past nine years, had he not lost his mind through the accident. Tho Coirpany, however, ruled that the Policy was void and worthless her'Aiise the tender of the premium was made one clay too lale. The following are some of the man) causes which prevent policy-holders from paying their premiums' when due, viz . Absence from home; trusting to others; for-getfulness; temporary embarrassment; loss of confidence in the Company; failure in business; failure of Company to send usual notice; change of residence; insanity or temporary aberation ot mind, i In recognition of I lie ndVAnlnges or Ihe Massnetanmells Non-Forfeliable Low,! be New. York Commissioner, In ills Report of 1876, says: "The Massachusetts Nonforfeitable Law, or some similar enactment, enabling a policyholder to retrieve an net of forgelfulness on his part, or the failure of the agent to give the usual notice, would do much to restore public confidence in the integrity of Life Insurance management." Present Asnets $3,800,253 00 PreNeut Murpiiif, Pi. T. Law 458,29 43 present ftnrnlus, 91 an- sarhtmctHLaw 256,403 08 Total amount of Insurance itrutectctl from forfeiture 810,920,404 00 Interest Income for 1876, from Investments 176,421 73 IHMbnrNem'ts for leaih Claims 133,366 71 The income from interest receipts alone more than pays the death claims. THE J0HN HANCOCK Life Insurance Company, OF B03T0N, MASS. President, GEOBUE THORNTON. Secretary, Uf B. WOODWARD. Vice President, Samuel Atherton; Treasurer, Chns. G. Wood; Counsel, Samuel Wells; Medical Examiner, James C. White, M. 1) ; Supervisor of Agents, Frank M. Hayden. CIIAS. Iff. MOO It F, 20 N. FJ77i7 ST.. ..COLUMBUS, OHIO, State Agent for Ohio aud West Vi'ginia. Oood, reliable business men cau procure County and District Agencies, on good terms, by applying to the Btate Agent. oc24 eod 2m ANNUAL SALES OF TUB Great French Remedy IS PARIS 1L0NI, 1,300,000 BOTTLES! B O YER'S Carmelite MELISSA CORDIAL (Enn de Melis&e ilea Curmes,) 300 YEARSEPDTATION AS A Sovereign Remedy I a cases ol Anoplexy.Parnlysls.Dys-pepsln, Colic, lleatlacbe, Inll-Bestlon, raininess, chills and Fever, Etc. Get tbe genuine. Beware of imitations. Sold by all Druggists. General Depot at BOYKB'S, No. 69 Park Place, Now York. R. Jones & Son, Wholesale Druggists ColumbuB, 0, sepl7 ly lp MOQDIE, HUeBARD&CO H3, 61 SOUTH Jy9tfip HIGH STREET. GEO. W. GLEASON, Bookseller.Statloner & Newsdealer, OO SOUTH IIIGH.8T.) (Opposite the Capitol), Invites attention to nialarge and well-selected stock In all do parfmenls to be sold at one pro lit from the manitfactnrers, From Not. 1, we discontinue all small and transient accounts Orders trout a distance will be promptly and carefully filled on receipt of the money, or will be forwarded by Express, payable on delivery, wilh privilege of ex amination. aep'29 Cm lp jjifljllatclmtmal IliKti, I'carl find ('Impel Sin. . I UNIT. A. w. rnASciaco. t'OMLY & FRANCISCO, PUDI.IfillF.KS AND PROPRIETORS. A. W. FRANCISCO, Gonernl Manager. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY Congressional Snrnmnry. Nov. 10. House The Arm 7 Appropria tion bill was considered in committee ol tue Whole An amendment liniitine the num ber of men in the service to what it was on the 1st inst., was lost. An amendment was agreed to that the four cavalry regiments on dutv in Texas be lccrnited full. An amendment offered by Air. Hooker, prohib- iting the use ot troops to suppress insurrection or preserve order in any State, except on demand of the Legislature or Executive, prave rise to an animated discussion, Mr. Gartield leading the opposition, .and pointing out the danger of having such a law on the statute book as would hare, in 18tl, tied the hands of the President and wrought the destruction of the Government. The bill was amended so as to provide that offi cers assigned to staff duty shall not be entitled to additional rank and pay. The bill was then reported pactc to tue Mouse, out without coming to a vote the House ad journed. Judications for Tennessee and the Ohio Valley and Lake Region Warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather, light winds, mostly from the south, stationary or lower pressure. Geu closed in New York Saturday at 102f. Nenutor Morton's Will. The will of the late Senator Morton was aduiitteJ to probate nt Indianapolis on Saturday. The estate is estimated at $50,000. The signature to the document is the last time the Senator wrote bis name: I, Oliver P. Morton, of the city of In dianapolis, in the State of Indiana, do make and publish Una as my last will and testament : 1. I devise and bequeath all myealate, real, personal, cboaes in action, and property of every kind whatever, to my dear wife, Lucinua M. Morton, and her heirs and assigns forever. 2. 1 request my said wife to pay one hundred dollars to Anna Maria Hart. 3. I request my Bald wife to have my son Oliver T. Morton to complete his col legiate education and to aid him in doing so, and also in me study ot tne proles-sion he may select, and also to aid my son Walter to complete his studies. 4. I tea uf Bt my said wife to render such assistance and aid to our children as she in her judgment and discretion may deem necessary or proper, she being the sole unge of what aid shall be rendered. 6. 1 request my said wife to give such assistance to Sarah E. Gill, Kachael E. Scott and Mary E. Burbauk as she iu her judgment may think right. b. 1 request my said wile to give to William H. Holloway and John A. Bur-bank some testimonial of my regard and appreciation of their uniform kindness to me. 7. I request that my said wife adminis ter my estate for the csmuion benefit of herself and my three sons, John, Walter and Oliver, as tar as in her judgment she can do so. 8. I make no bequeBt to Mrs. W. K. Holloway because Bbe needs none, but my love for her is none the less. 9. I request my said wife to give a fine copy of Websler'a Dictionary to Eddie Morton Holloway, and also to Oliver Morton Scott, and also to Seymour Scott, 10. I request my said wife to give a copy of Bryant's Collection of Poems to May Burbank, and also to Josie B. Gill, and also to Margaretta Scott, 11. I request my said wife to pay to Mrs, Abbie Caldwell one hundred dollars. 12. It is my desire that my old friend, Jessie P. Siddell, act as attorney for my estate. . 13. I request that no bond or inventory of my estate be required by my executor. 14. I appoint my dear wife, Lucinda M. Morton, executor of this will. Witness my hand and seal this 12th day of September, 1877. Oliver P. Morton. AtteBt: Jems P. Siddell, W. Clinton Thompson. Coal Field or the Nation. The New York Sun says that a district of one hundred miles square in Ohio, including tbe counties of Athens, Perry and Hocking, is the future coal field of this Nation. It is to be the "black country" of the United States, as the noted district in Staffordshire is the "black country" of Great Britain. This district has twenty-two feet of solid coal in five seams. The great vein is in places twelve feet thick, and nowhere less than six feet. Mingled among the coal beds are inexhaustible beds of iron. The thickest is five feet deep at the outcrop; the thinnest, in places, sinks to six inches. There is no regularity in the thickness of either seam. The coal, on the contrary, may be said to ruu from hill to hill with perfect uniformity. Limestone is also present in enormous quantities. A father of three sons arid five daughters was asked what family he had. The answer was : "I have three sons, and they ha?e each five sisters." "Mercy I" replied the interrogator, "such a family I" BY TELEGRAPH TO THE omo STATS JOUESJl WASHINGTON. NATIONAL BANKING LAWS. Washington, Nov. 11. Mr, Willis will to-morrow introduce a bill to be referred to the committee on Banking and Currency, entitled an act to simplify the National banking laws, and to remove all unnecessary restrictions and burdens therefrom. It removes taxes on capital and deposits, provides for a reserve to be controlled by tbe banks themselves, or an average throughout the year of Iwentyfive per cent ; abolishes district cities and al lows the banks to keep their moneys where their best interests dictate; removes the special privilege tor banks having five million of dollars capital; provides that signatures to bills can be written or engraved as the banks may elect ; modiues and greatly narrows the uiscre tionary power of the Comptroller : pro vides that tbe btate authorities shall not impose a tax beyond one per centem on the shares of National banks and for only quarterly reports, and abolishes bank ex aminers. Finally, it provides that all expenses whatsoever telating to National banks shall De tiken Irom the fund de rived from the tax on National banks. THE BERLIN MISSION. The Republican members of the Illi nois Congressional delegation haye not yet agreed upon a nominee for the Berlin mission. Colonel lngersoll andex-itepre-eentative Biker have been prominently mentioned. FOBEIGN. French Politics. Paris, Nov. 11. In the Chamber of Deputies to-morrow, the Rjpublican members for the Department of the Rhone will present a resolution requir ing tbe immediate cessation of legal proceedings against all Deputies, and the release of those in prison. The second part of the resolution aims at the release of Bonnel du Ordier. It iu reported that in yestciday's Cabi net council; it was decided that the question whether Bonnel du Ordier should be released before his election is confirmed be left for the Duke de Ercglie to Fettle in accordance with the letter of the law, General Grant attended President Mac- Mahon's reception at Elyfea Saturday evening. Tho entire diplomatic rxidy was present. It is stated that at yesterday s U.tbtnet council the ministry resolved to resign on principle, but will meet tbe Uhumber to explain its electoral policy. Deb.nte on the Cabinet a management f elections is expected to begin Monday. ihe Mumteur sayB that frejident MacMahon seems more than ever decided to take no new ministry from the groups of the Right. Caplnro ol' Vrntzii. Bocharest, Nov. 11. A Rustiiu official dispatch eays: "A cavulry detachment captured Vratza, hall way be tween fievna and soba, witb several thousand wagons, and a large quantity of stores, tbe attack was so sudden. Our Iobb was small, though the place was defended by eight hundred Turkish infantry and t li to:; hundred CircasBlttnai." CRIME AND OASUALTV. &arole and Ten Urocele. New York, Nov. 11. Pierre Lorillard flora to match Parole ngainst Ten Broeck or any horse in the country for from $10,-000 to $20,000, for a race cf two or three uiilefl, In Jerome Park, oral Louisville. Mr. Harper says he will not make a match or bet a dollar on any horse he owns, but as agreed to let Price li. Mc- Grath and other turfmen iu Ken tucky have control of Ten Broeck to match him against Parole or any other oree in the country tor a race on the Louisville course next spring. McGralh and others say they will make a match, bb they are very confident ten Broeck can beat Parole. Sltaniboat ItiirucU. New Orleans, Nov. 11. The steam boat John F. Tolle, St. Louis for New Orleans, with an assorted cargo of West ern produce, was burnod at Grand Gulf last night. The boat and cargo is a total Jobs. No lives loBt. Rnilroml Opening. Omaha, Neb., Nov. 11. The formal opening of the Longmont branch of the Union iaciuc railroad, from Colorado unction, formerly Hazard station, to Denver, will be appropriately, celebrated to-morrow by an excursion to Omaha. The Board of Trade and city and county officials have the courtesies of the Union Pacific railroad and the Pullman Pacific Car company extended to them. About one hundred will go to Denver. 'They are preparing a grand reception on tbe occa sion of the opening of a new outlet for her commerce. Ibe importance of this route is great, and the occasion one of general congratulation between the Mis souri river and itocky mountains. Omaha, in 1876, received in transit $62, 000,000 in preciouB metals, which amount will hereafter be largely increased by tbe new route which opens up the Colorado and New Mexico mineral regions to Omaha and the Eastern market. Tennessee SnorttmRu' Association. Nashville, Nov. 11. The Tennessee Sportsman's Association will meet here to-morrow, at wnica time neid trials win commence. An unusual number ot per sona from all over tbe country arrived last night and to-night. It is estimated that the sports will be witnessed by 2000 or 3000 persons. The trials occur at Belle Meade and General W. G, Harding's plantation, six miles from Nashville. There are nineteen entries for the puppy stakes under eighteen months, which will be run to-morrow, for $300; nine entries iu the Dupont Powder company stakes, for braces, to be run Tuesday, for $350, and four entries for the St. Louis Kennell stake, for puppies under twelve months, for a silver cup valued at o0, to be run next Wednesday, Alex. Smith's champion dog, Paris, has been withdrawn in consequence of his having broken a leg three days ago, He is valued at $1000. Killed lr Falling Down Stairs. Dayton, Nov. 11. LaBt evening, be tween 11 and 12 o clock, a groceryman named Jacob Smith was instantly killed by falling down a Btairway. He waB going up stairs to becl.carrying a little child in his arms. His wife ahead of him heard an exclamation, and he slipped and fell baokwnrd, striking the back of tbe head against the door sill at the foot of the stairs with such force that the neck was dislocated. Small Found Gniltj, Columbia, Nov. 11. The jury this morning returned a verdict of gmlty'in thp case of Congressman Smalls. The trial of L. Cass Carpenter on a charge of Torgery, begins to-morrow. Masonic Grnnd Lodge. Nashville, Nov. 11. The Grand Lodge of Masons convenes here to-mor- I row. A Complete (juceess. New York, Nov. 11. A special from Paris says : "Miss Von Eisner, Cincinnati, made her debut at the theater Des Italiensin 'Lucia di Lammermoor,' under tbe name of Mile. Litta. She was a com plete success." factory Darned. Meriden. Conn., Nov. 11. The pack ing and stock building of Miller Brothers' cutlery factory, burned last night.; Loss $50,000; insured. SUMMARY OF SUNDAY'S NEWS. The Workingmen of Louisville have nominated a city ticket. Rev. W. J. Lowry, a well known minister of Louisville, is dead. Colonel lngersoll has been tendered the Berlin Mission, and will probably ac cept. The Trimble Variety, at Pittsburg, was burned Saturday morning. Loss in all about $15,000. William E. Garrett & Sons' snuff mills, at York, Pa., were burned Saturday. Loss $ou,UUU; insured for $80UU, Judge Thomas A. Spence, Assistant superintendent ot the Kail way Mail tier-vice, died at Washington, Saturday night. The Superintendent of the Maryland House of Refuge is being investigated, and numerous shortcomings are set to his account. Fourteen out of fifteen conductors em ployed on the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago railroad have been dis charged since the first of the month. A telegram from Ottawa, Canada, save mere is no lounaation lor tne rumor that Sitting Bull had been given a reservation on Eed Deer river or any other place. The short horn sale at Kansas Citv. Missouri, clcssd Saturday. Two hundred fine head, including some of the best thoroughbreds were sold at prices ranging from $50 to $750. Further information concerning affairs in Samoa, shows that without doubt tbe first telegraphed version of the outrage on United States Consul Griflin, was substantially correct in all respects. On Thursday the miners employed at the Keets mine, near Deadwood, under Contractor Conlee, took forcible possession of the mine on account of non-pay ment ot their wages by the contractor. The miners are atill in possession of the mine, having resisted Ihe Sheriff succese-fully and refused a compromise of any kind e:c;pt a full and complete settle ment of their claiots. They are securely fortified, and are well armed and provisioned to stand a month's siege. At a meeting of the committee on Privileges and Elections, Monday next, the following resolution will ba submitted by Senator Hoar; Resolved, That after hearing such evidence as tbe committee shall deem competent, the committee will report to the Senate its conclu sions upon the following questions: First Were the persons holding certifi cates from the Returning Bjard alone entitled to vote in the election of Senator at the time Kellogg claimed to have been elected? Second-Can any subsequent event affsct the legality of an election held on the 10th of January. 1877? Third Did r the Returning Board act fraudulently in determining- the antinn as to whom they should Issue certificates ? Fourth Whether persons who voted in the election of Kellogg were such persons as would in fact have been found entitled to have seats by their respective Houses on fair and just trial, and the decision of each case on its merit? The recent election in Maryland has re sulted as was at first anticipated, in a Democratic majority approximating 31,- 000 votes, which is next to the largest ma jority ever known in the State. The Re publicans carried seven counties out of twentythree. This walk-over for the Democrats, it is said, is due to the defection existing in the Republican parly, and to the fact that the Workingmen became disheartened at the tremendous ballot-box stuffing by Ihe Democrats at tho munici pal election in Baltimore two weeks previous, and the larger proportion of them refused to go to the polls at all. This ia instanced in the fact that the vote polled by the Workingmen on last Tuesday was onethird less than their ballot at the municipal election. In the counties where the Supervisors of Election allowed a fair representation of tbe opposition party, the opposing vote was very large. The Workingmen, or People's party, in Baltimore county, would have undoubtedly overthrown the Democratic ring, had they been properly organizjd, but in forming a fusion ticket, the Reformers who carried the county in 1875, the Working-men and the Republicans failed to unite, and the defection thus caused lost tbem the county, which was carried by the Democrats by about 1500 votes. Onto. Tbe pay of the Ely Light Guaids for duty at Newark during the strike amounto to $800. Recently dogs killed and wounded thirty head of sheep for Judge Taller, of Wood county. At Dayton, on the night of the 9th, Jacob Schmidt, on going to bed, fell down stairs and killed hiniBelf. Robert Addy, former captain of the Cincinnati Base Ball Ultib, has been discharged on account of diBBipated habits. The taking of testimony in the Baker-Curtis Senatorial contest in Cuyahoga county commenced in Cleveland on Sat urday. The firm of Denk & Newman, lime manufacturers, Cleveland, failed on eat urday to the tune of $5000. Assets not known. Rat hunts are all the rage in Greene county, and the people want the Legisla ture to authorize the payment of ten cents for each rat slaughtered. The Knapp murder case, at Fremont, hea been closed and the defendant found guilty of murder in the second degree, and sentenced to the Penitentiary for life. It was discovered about noon Saturday that the County Treasury at Batavia, Clermont county, had been robbed of $24,000. It is not yet ascertained as to when the robbery occurred. The ice-house and shed for storing wood for the passenger cars of the Cleveland, ColumbuB, Cincinnati and Indianapolis road, at Galion, were burned on the night of the 5th, The origin of the fire ia unknown. There were 1256 tons of iron shipped from the JFAoa mill, Belmont county, during the month of October, making $50,000 worth. This is tbe largest business done in any one month sines the mill started. A young Englishman, named E. R. Morgan, who came to Cleveland year ago and distinguished himself as a failure in politics, baa sued John Fielding, manager of the Academy of Music, Mount & Carroll, job printers, and J. S. Sullivan, proprietor of tbe Academy Playbill, for $10,000 damages, claimed on account of an alleged libel circulated in the Playbill and distributed in the Academy. The property of the Sunday Journal, of Toledo, of which I. R. Sherwood and George Can field are the proprietors, has been attached on petition of Alexander need, Postmaster, setting forth that sai oberwood and Canheld have published their paper and telegraphed to other newspapers libelous statements concern ing the petitioner. Tbe dispatches alluded to by Mr. Keeu contain assertions that he had used the PoBtomce funds to carry on the Blade and Commercial, of which he is the managing proprietor. The suit brought by Dr. G. W. Clough, of Chillicothe, against the Ma rietta and Cincinnati railroad, for $5000 damages, in consequence of bis ejection from a train last summer, resulted Satur day evening, in a disagreement of the jury. It will be remembered that the Doctor boarded the train at Hamden when the seats were all filled, and refused to pay his rare because he was not sup piled with a seat. He persisting in his relusai, Conductor 1J arris stopped the train and put him off. Hence the suit, - A few days ago as the train left Perrys ourgn ior loieuo, two tramps got on board. When asked for their fare, they of course had no money. The Conduc tor, with the assistance of a couple of passengers, put the men on, but not un til one of the tramps shot at them. The Conductor and his friends started in pursuit of the men, and were shot at twice, They, however, kept up tbe chase and captured the chaps. They had a hearing next day and were bound over to Court in the sum of $500 each. They are now in jail awaiting trial. Foreign. Jules Grew has been elected President ol the French Chamber of Deputies. Constantinople dispatches deny the re port that Mukhtar rasha was wounded in the bghting near brzerouni Monday last, The Montenegrins have commenced the bombardment of Fodgoritza, The place is expected to bold out, as the principal delenses have lately been reconstructed The Arahan column joined General Heimann after the battle of Deve iiayun The Turks lost there 2500 killed, wound ed and ptisoners, and a great part of their artillery. Arthur B. Forwood, of the firm of For-wood & Co., New York and Now Orleans, and Leech, Harrison & Forwood, of Liv erpool, was elected Mayor of Liverpool Saturday. The Fanfula reports, that the Pope's physician, alarmed at the increasing weakness of His Holiness, has summoned Vanzstte, Professor of Surgery at Padua, for consultation. Le Nord, the Russian organ, regards Earl Beaconfield's speech as encouragement to Turkey to fight to the last extremity, but does not think the epeeeh need cause fears of other complications. A party of ex -Sultan Murad's servants are reported strangled because of a con spiracy to reinstate Murad. The excite ment was increased by a rumor that the Prophet had appeared to the Sultan, or dering him to conclude peace. The contest for the Lord Rectorship of Edinburgh University terminated Satur day in favor of the Marquis of Harting-ton, leader of the Liberal party in the House or uommons, tie received viz votes against 684 for Croe, Home Secre tary. Fortyeight persons in the service of ex-Sultan Murad have been arrested in con- Byt.wnuw ' iUh ruwin uunopiruujr. M-.aa and his mother remain at Tcherasen pal ace, but have lw-n warned that it might be necessary to remove them to another residence. All the officers in Kars down to Majors have unanimously Voted to reject a summons to surrendr made by the Russians, and reaolved to defend the city to the last extremity. The Russians have abandoned Opaka and Epolomaska, with much booty, ibe KUBsians recommenced tne vigorous bombardment of Batoum. A Berlin correspondent says the Porte hat confidentially communicated to some of the Powers the draft of a programme for the conclusion ot peace. A rera, correspondent states there are dissensions in the Turkish Cabinet on the subject of peace or war, but the peace party fear being accUBed of eecret dealings with Rus sia. CHANFRAU. Ketillmic Production of Jealoasy at n Hotel Table. Milwaukee Commercial Times, Nov. (I. A very lively little episode took place at the Newhall House a few days since, which attracted very general attention and created a sensation among the spectators. The participants in the affair are Mr. W. T. Durand, a well known and active young insurance man of this city, and tbe celebrated actress, Mrs, Henrietta Chanfrau. Mr. Frank Chanfrau, the huB-band of Mrs. Chanfrau, was one of the principals in the affair, and played a very important role in the little drama. The scene of the aflair was the dinner-table at the Newhall House, where the parties were quietly chatting away over their roast duck and a bottle of claret. One of the tables was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Chanfrau and Mr. Tayleure, their agent; directly opposite, and on a line, there was another table, ocoupied by Will Durand. He was sealed fronting the (able occupied by the theatrical party. Mrs. Chanfrau was at the head of the table, so that her glances caught the eye of the young insurance man. Now, it was reasonable to suppose that Mr. Durand had noticed Mrs. Chanfrau and had been noticed by her in return. That there was any real flirtation being carried on was not shown until the jealousy of Mr. Chanfrau at traded the attention of Mr. Durand. Mr. Durand noticed that Mr. Chanfrau reBted uneasily, and took exception to the little attention which he was graciously bestowing on the pretty actress. Mr, Chanfrau's distress only increased Mr. Durand's attentions. Tbe husband was unable to contain himself. He was livid with rage and got up from the table and requested his wife to change her chair. Mrs. Chanfrau complied with the request, but she continued to cast a furtive glance at the young insurance man over her shoulder. Mr. Chanfrau watched every movement of the parties, and grew more jealous as the play con tinued. His agent endeavored to attract his attention by a rambling conversation. and did his best to prevent the trouble which he saw impending. At last Mr, Chanfrau could submit no longer to the social drama. He left his chair, advanced to the table occupied by the insurance man, and, seizing him by the shoulders, he attempted to eject him irom the dining-room. The excitement grew intense at this point, and a crowd of spec tators left their tables to witness the fun. Mr. Chanfrau threatened and need very loud language; the in surance man protested that he was not acting in any way unbecoming a gentleman, and Bald he was prepared to take the consequences of his behavior. Mrs. CI anfrau, as might be expected, took sides with the unlucky insurance man She tried her best to pacify her husband. and continued to assert that there was no just ground for any trouble, Tbe agent, alter much dilncalty, succeeded in preventing Mr. Chanfrau from inflicting bodi ly injury on Mr. Durand, and at last took Mr. Chanfrau from the dining room. The nuBoana was not in the least satisfied with the commotion he had created, and paced up and down the hallway, waiting to settle the affair with Durand. The young insurance man, wan more discretion than valor, lelt tbe hotel by the rear entrance, and did not wait to meet stain the Imllo-. nation of the foolish and irate husband, who continued to pace the corridor until long after every guest had left the dinner table. Mr. Durand is now receivine the uuugrniumuuuH ui am inenus at ins lucky eucape. Arctic Explorations. Arctic explorers have, since Sir John Franklin's day, devoted m03t of their attention to the region north of tbe known parts of America, and thither the advanca ship of the proposed Howgate expedition uas gone. .But European .explorers are now beginning to turn their eyes to the undiscovered country in their own imme diate neighborhood, and two exDeditiona are promised for next year, one of which will seek a route to the Pole, while the other explores the northern coast of Asia and makes t he circuit of a continent. Sir Allan Young is to have tho Pandora rebtled, and is expected to take the Spilz- oergen route, wmcn means that be will at tempt to pass north of the eightieth de gree of latitude, in the neighborhood of agroup of lslandsmidway between Greenland (America) and Nova Zambia (East-em Europe). The Swedish explorer, Professor Nordenskiold, is preparing for more attractive and lees dangerous ex pedition. He expects to skirt the north ern shore of Europe and Asia, and (going through Behring Btrait) to enter the Pacific ocean and pssa around the coast of China and India, returning home through the Suez canal, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic ocean. The object of this long voyage is not apparent, unless the re-turirroute around the continent is taken escape a winter in the Northern seas. There is no difficulty in going from Europe to tne iNortnern coast ot Siberia and returning by the Northern seas, and it is even believed that the interior of Siberia will bo opened up to commerce by this route, the Yenisei river, which flows from China north through Siberia being nav- lgame. wilier rivers ot nioena, such as the Ob. afford communication with the interior to vessels sailing to the northern Ihe three expeditions to the Arctic regions which are expected to be at work next year are likely to be widely separat ed, and unable to help each other in any way. That propased by Captain How- gate is tbe only one that contemplates a continuance indefinitely in the northern seas, or until its object is accomplished, or the futility of the enterprise once more demonstrated, Postal Bnllngs. The rates of postage on printed labels when sent in the mails is one cent for each ounce or fraction thereof, and when two more kinds of mail matter are enclosed the same package the entire package is bject to the higher rates. Scroll saws are not proper articles of merchandise for transmission through tbe mails. The publisher of a newspaper may send package of his papers ia bulk at the pound rates of postage to any person who a dona Me subscriber for a mated period of time according to the established terms of thu publisher for the number of paperB papers In addilluu tu tbe number sub scribed for be sent, postage should be charged on the entire package at tbe transient rate of postage. iLxchanges may pass botween publishers at the pound rates. The assignee of a firm or the person in whoBe name the business of a firm is merged, is entitled to receive the mails for said firm. But if more than one person is appointed to close np the business of a firm the mails should be delivered to the first any of such individuals that first calls for it. The sender of third class matter may write his or her name or address therein, or on tho outside thereof, with the word from' above or preceding the same, or may write briefly or print on any package the number and names of the articles enclosed, but the location of the mine (in case of mineral samples being transmit ted) written on such matter would subject it to postage at the rate of three cents for each balf ounce or fraction thereof. When the writer of a letter bearing a special request- for its return, if not delivered within a given time, changes his residence prior to the return of such let ter, the same may be forwarded to his ad dress without additional charge of postage. Postmasters have the right to read the contents of postal cards, and to ex clude them from the mails if containing indecent, obscene or lascivious delineations, but the information thus obtained must not be divulged, or in any way made public. The California Immigrant I nlon. In a letter from a visitor to the "Lom- poc Colony," in Santa Barbara, to tbe Philadelphia Press, the writer remarks : "I refer to Lompoc, Lsss than two yeais and a half ago it was nothing but an immense sheep walk, with not a permanent resident upon it. To-day it has 300 fami lies, with from 1UUU to 12UU people. Uur school census for last June waa over 300 children between the ages of 5 and 17, and many families have come in since that. Tbe literary and musical talent that is found among this hastily-gathered nonulation is surDrisintr. Concerts and entertainments are easily gotten up that would do credit to many an Eastern city. Socially, religiously, and morat- ly it is a success, as ia shown by its churches, schools. so cieties, temperance; Odd Fellows and other organizations, The great attractions are its rich soil, splendid dairying lands, climate free from all bilious and fever tendencier; and the determination to exclude the sale and manufacture of all intoxicating liquors. We publish an ex cellent, wide-awake paper, copies of which I will Bend to any one who desires to know more about us." The Colony mentioned was located under the auspices of the California Immigrant Union, of which William H. Mar tin, of San Francieco.ia the General Agent, and they are now organizing colonies of the same sort one near J'-agle .Lake in Lassen county, on a tract of 100,000 acres, where land sells at $10 per acre payable in installments running through nve years; and one at Cucamongs, San Bernardino county, twenty acre farms at $25 per acre on the installment plan, payments running through six years, Reading; His Own Dismissal. 1 A very painful ecene was witnessed by the congregation nt the First Baptist Church in Oakland, California, There was to bo communion service, and consequently there was a large attendance. The pastor, the Rev. Mr. McLafferty, when be reached the order of notices, began reading them in the order he had received them from one of the members, All were commonplace, except the last. This was signed by eight members of the church and formally summoned a meeting, to be held the following day, "to consider the expediency of dispensing with the services of the present pastor for the furtherance of the prosperity of the church and the exaltation of the cause of Christ." As Mr. McLaUerty had not heard that his congregation were dissatisfied with his services, he was naturally greatly grieved and almost overcome by this call for a meeting. His wife fainted, and the excitement of the congregation was so great that the communion Bervice was by general consent omitted. At the meeting the following night a resolution that the pastor be retained, was carried by an "overwhelming maioritv." Mr, McLaflerty, during hiB four years of ser vice, has reduced the church debt from $17,000 to $9000. Value's Dealh-Bed. To the Editor of the New York World : Sir Durinir a stav of a few montlm in Southeast Missouri I became acquainted with a Mr, Spaulding, a nephew of the iaie ArchDisnop Bpaulding, of Baltimore. He said he bad often heard his uncle speak of the death of Paine. According to him, the Archbishop's uncle or father uau oeen called upon to visit Paine upon his death-bed. Some of Paine's frienrla asked him if he would not like to see a minister. Paine said that he had no ob lection. A Catholic priest 8pauldim' ancestor and a Protestant minister warn called in. Ihey asked Paine if ho had any objection to religious consolation in nis dying hours, lie politely told them "Not nnflf" nnft in unnvarainn mitU U,nm J J vu-.WD.Ug !... tUGUJ, he drew them into an argument with each otner. yvniia tney were arguing as to how he should be ministered on, Paine lurnea nis lace to tbe wall and calmlv died. Mr. Spaulding said his uncle re lated this as a lesson in charity. He wan no friend of Paine, but an ardent Roman ainouc. bt. Paul. Wheeling, W. Va., Oct. 23. Joke by "Mick." Springfield Republic.l The Ohio State Joitrwat. local item "Fanmng-Miller." At first we supposed some enterprising Columbus-ter was about to commence the manufac ture of fanmng-mills, but a closer examination showed that the gentleman was udyuib mmseii 10 lanning Miller, having just married her. There is more than one way of raising the wind. THE CITY. CARVED. Two Colored Men Practice nliullic Favorite Weapon Escape from Dentil of One, ana Escape from Jnsllce of Ihe Oilier, Two colored men, Henry Thomas and Jack Qleason, engaged in a fight yester day forenoon, at a saloon on Third street, near Gay, which came very nearly ending fatally for Thomas. The two were playing at some kind of a game in which money was at stake, and the difficulty arose over the financial standing each had in the pool. Gleason is a carpet-layer by trade, and had on his person a large and curiouBly shaped knife, which he used in his business, and :u u:l I j a , , n vriiu wuiuu ue enueavorea to matte nne meat out of Thomas's carcass, The ahray took place in the saloon and lasted for Borne time, there seemingly having been no one nresent who could suwix-rl in setting the men to de- the room, being beateu oft with chairs and anything that came bandy, and every chance he got, would make a desperate plunge at his victim, ripping his clothing and flesh in a frightful manner. 1 homas 8 coat, in tbe sleeves, back and front, was layed open in every direction. From the tattered and carved appearance which the coat presents, it is difficult to imagine how he could have escaped with so little injury as he did. Tbe worst gashes are on his throat, where the knife passed across once, and one heavy cut on the arm. After Thomas had broken several chairs over Gleason, he finally held to a piece of one which ho bad broken, aud with this he struck him with fall force in the head, stunning him to that he dropped the knife. At this point Ihomas escaped through the door, but was quickly follow ed by GleaBon, who had recovered, and pulled a razor from bis pocket with which to finish the work. The two men clench ed in the alley and fell into the gutter, with Gleason on top, when his arms were held in such a manner that he was unable to use the deadly weapon. Several of tbe police by this time being near at hand, Gleason jumped to his feet and started toward the east part of the city on double quick. He was pursued by the officers, but they were unable to catch him, and at latest advices he was still at large. Dr. Drury was called and dressed Thomas's wounds, and it was thought that none of them were necessarily of a serious nature, In the meantime tbe officers have an eye out for Gleason, and will doubtless bring him in to answer to his intentions. FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT. A Beer Hogshead Explodes and Fa-tnlly Injures an Employe at Hos ier's Brewers -The Destructive Work of Burning Fitch. The explosion of a large beer hogshead took place at Hosier's brewery Saturday evening, by which Matthias Baumaister, an employe at the brewery, wag bo seriously injured that he died shortly afterward. He, with another man, waa en eased in lining the hogshead with Ditch. a process which requires Borne care on the part oi workmen in order that there may no danger result. The pitch was heated as usual in a thin fluid Btate, when the plugs were inserted ana tbe hogshead rolled about in order to distribute the substance over the interior and 'An the crev ices. After the hogshead has been rolled about for some time the pitch be comes thick and that portion which does not adhere to the inside runs slowly through the bung. In order to expedite matters in tins regard, a cone-shaped iron bar is heated to a moderate degree and inserted in the bung for the purpose of keeping it open that the pitch may be In a condition to run ont of it faster. Contrary to oft repeated cautions on the part of tbe proprietors, and with a carelessness which was more the outgrowth of a long experience than anything else, Baumaister thrust the iron bar into the bung after it had become too hot for the purpose. The result was that the pitch was immediately set on fire and gaB generated rapidly. One of the men heard the cracking of the fire, and immediately hastened out of danger, warning Baumaister that an explosion was imminent, but the latter only smiled and muttered something about there being no danger. However, he pulled the bar out and stepped around in front of the hogshead. Scarcely had he done so, when there was a terrific explosion, and he was Btruok by flying pieces of heavy wood and hurled violently several yards distant. The terrific force exerted by the explo sion waa something wonderful, The heavy strong material of tbe hogshead was fairlv torn into splinters, and exerted itself with considerable damage against different parts of the building. One DIED. Resit November 11th, at 4:30 o'clock, IIalvina, wife of Robert Rusk, aged fifty-four yeais. Funeral services at residence, No. 313 East Livingston avenne, Wednesday, November 14, at 2 o'clock p. m. Friends and acquaintances are invited to attend. novia 3t Dispatch copy 2t and charge Journal New Advertisements. Assignee's SaleS THE COLUMBUS W0YEN WIRE MATTBESSES Are to ba had at very Low Prices, for a short time. All Warranted Habstantlsl and Sat- lslactory. A spleudid chance lor aecurinz A. MODERN BED. 1 Dlebold & Horrls Kr3EJ"W" SAFE!. 1 lot Tools; 1 lot Scrap Wire andiron; uHBrip; i vents' lleih, small: Counters and Fixture. Yarnltli, Oil and Japan Caus- Palleys,hari-Ins; and Helling and sundry other articles. 4 II IX .-Ikftll.l.-ll Assignee Columbus W. W. Mattress Comnanv. nil and me- 8. High St. novl2 1 2 4p 2to eod BESSEMER. Auction Bale of the iulots of Hie New Town of Bessemer, Two and One-haU Miles Irom Nelson. vine, in York Township, Athens Connly, Ohio, Commencing on Tuesday, November 13, 1877, Ana continuing from day to day until, ami in SATURDAY, the 1TIH Inst., TTTHENWILLBB SOLD TO TUE HIGU-TT EBT bidders the Baid Lots on thefohow ing very UDeriu terms of payment, namely: OllC'Fonrih of tlm niirnhnaa mnitau V HI HAMJD. Three-fourths of tht aama ntiriHo,! m threo annual payments, with interest at the rate of 0 per cent, per annum, to be secured by mortgage on the premises sold. The Why and Wherefore. There is one fact upon which alt agree, anj that is that the rapid development now going forward in the Iron making region, in the Val ley of Monday Creek and bnow Fork, will soon produce a commerce that must centralize and rapidly build a large town or city. Among tho numerous advantages that Bessemer holds out as an important inanufacturing center for all the industries resulting from ihe manufacture ot cheap Pig Iron, is its abundant water faoili- ies, Decause oi its location between the two rincipal streams that drain the iron region. 'hat there Will be ereptnri horo in thn Immarli. ate future.Foiindrios.RollingMiHs.Pipe Works, Wail Mills, Nut and Screw Factories, and many other branches of manufacturing an anticipation not unreasonable, but ia based upon the proposition that auch investments are made wntre prontanie returns are most ceitain. The nocKing valley Kauroad company, noted for its sagacity and the enterprise of its management, in anticipation of largely increased traffic resulting irom the many furnaces built and uunuiug, u,iu uie pro tec tea opening or toai uaaaB, 1U1 HiO IMUUII OI UieiT prOClUClH, is now pushing to completion branch roads from its main track up the Valleys of Monday Creek and Snow Fork,thus passing Bessemer on each side of the town. In a few weeks a handsome Depot will be finished, thus opening railway communications to and trom this point. Here re the ready made and costless materials for the building of numerous railways threading' all the Valleys, and for the introduction of immense industries, giving profitable employ-ment to vast numbers of people. There can be no question, therefore, that all investments made at Bessemer will rapidly increase in value, and especially must this bethecasoin view of the revival of the general business of tho country. Come, then, to the Auction Bale, and buy while you can buy cheaply and secure choice locations. Konml Trip Ticket,, at Special Rates, will be sold at Columbus over the Hocking Valley Railroad, to and from Bessemer. nov.T If E. P. ABBOTT, Agent. W. NEIL DENNIS0N, AND NOTARY PUBLIC. Collections promptly attended to. Office in Pioneer Block. novlO tf large piece of wood was thrown about one hundred feet through the window of the brewery. ibe injured man waa picked np in an unconscious state, and taken to his home on Mohawk Btreet, where physicians were summoned, and found that his ribs were crushed in over the heart, the leu elbow broken, besides Berious injuries which appeared on his head. Baumaister only lived a short time, and is supposed to have died from the effects of internal in juries. In order that there may be no misun derstanding, the statement of the proprietor is given that the substance which was being used for coating the hogshead wan entirely pitch, no other ingredient enter ing into the preparation. This, it is stated, was known by Mr. BaumaiBter, which, in connection with repeated cautions, would seem to relieve the proprietors from any responsibility or criticism, (Jonnty Commissioners. The County Commissioners met Saturday, with all the members of the Board present. The following bills were allowed : J. F. Linton, printing, $3; T. B. Norris, Justice's fees, $6.35; Bame, $5 30; O. B. HolUberry, Constable, $3 05; same, $7.75; Joseph Braun, on contract for building bridge, $100; Bame, for building addition to a culvert, $100; Nicholas Koehler, engineer services, $2.50, and M. K, Hey, room rent, $5. In the matter of the application of the Columbus and Winchester Turnpike company, for the surrender or transfer of so much of said turnpike as lies between tbe corporation line of the city und the intersection of the Pleasant Ridge free turnpike with the said turnpike road, the Board agreed to consent for said company to relinquish and transfer to the county so much of said road ns lies be tween the corporation of the city and the intersection of the Pleasant Kidge free turnpike with said turnpike road, togeth er with all rights and privileges apper taining thereto, without consideration, and that no tolls shall be collected on such part of said road. The Board further ordered that said company shall execute a written declaration signed by the President or other principal officer and the Secretary or other secondary officer, and under the seal of said company, and Bhall take effect and have full force on depositing with the Auditor of the county. The following proposals were received for spreading stone on the National road : Jonas Wilcox, 59 cents per rod; Jamea C. Sly, the three first miles, 68 cents, and the three last, 60 cents per rod, and Henry C. Bly, three first miles, 70 cents, and tho three last, 64 cents per rod. Jacob Schneider was awarded the contract for building a fire-proof room in the Recorder's office at $1993, and the Hall Safe and Lock company for furnishing iron door frontB and shutters, at $220. Tbe Board will meet again to-day, :